Hi! I recently started with the Million Dollar Body business. I really love it and thinks its a wonderful opportunity, but I am finding it difficult to get the word out and talk to people! I have some questions I hope those with more experience could help me with!
1. How do you overcome the stigma of a network marketing program? Everyone is warned on pyramid schemes, but obviously there are some very legit and successful businesses that use this type of network. (I know, I'm in one!) Any good suggestions on how to change peoples perceptions?
2. How do you talk to / approach people without seeming overly pushy or aggressive? I do not like when people force their business on me, but I need to get my word out! How can I circulate my information without being too "in your face?"
3. What is an effective way to reach people on the internet? Obviously sites such as this can be very useful, but I have found that the majority of people viewing these sites are those already involved with their own business and wishing to advertise it! Do any of the free leads really work?
Thanks!

One way that comes to mind is a program from Ann Sieg. The Renegade Marketer is designed for MLM. It is good and like anything else, you get out of it what you put into it.

She has a system and that is what all good MLMers need to succeed. Just Google her, it will come up.

Only drawback is that it is canned. General and many people are promoting it. But I have looked at it and it is good, comes with a money back guarantee that I know she honors.

I looked at the website. The advertisement is good stuff, but is it really worth it? Does it require more investment after the initial cost of the 67?

Has anyone used Ann Sieg before? I agree with what she is saying in her advertisement but would like to know if it has worked for anybody? Of course, there are success stories, but I'd rather here it off of the advertisement! Or does anybody have any good advice with what she is saying and can help (without me having to buy her program.)

Hi MaggL6, didnt the program you sign up for has any
education on marketing for you?

You are right. Use forums as this to gather more tips,
dispense good advice and learn from one another.


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Hi MaggL6,

First of all welcome to THB and congratulations on your new adventure!

I found myself in your situation when I was first starting out, so I will share with you what I have learned.

Unfortunately, there is a "stigma' attached to network marketing as you say. People are naturally skeptical anyway and with some of the negative things that have happened over the years in our industry, it does make it more difficult to overcome the perceptions.

1. The first thing you should do is really believe in the product/service you are promoting. You should be using the product/service yourself before you ever promote it to someone else. Learn all you can about your business and products. Is there a high demand for your product or service? You should become an "expert" in your business. Then, as you are talking to people about your business, you can do so with confidence and your prospects will sense your confidence and begin to trust you.

2. If you are using the products or service that you are promoting, people will notice that. They will ask questions about it. If you are prepared with knowledge and confidence, you have the opportunity to promote it to your prospect. You should also have the basic materials on hand such as business cards, flyer's, promotional material from your company, etc. If that person is not interested, then ask them for a referral. You should just "be yourself" and try not to be "to aggressive". You can put out flyer's and business cards on area bulletin boards and other places where you are allowed to advertise your business. You can also get a booth at area craft shows, church festivals, and other types of festivals.

3. As far as the internet, you should have a website. Your company may offer one or you can get one yourself. As you say this forum and other forums as well. You can start a blog about your business and share your expert knowledge with others. I have found that "free" advertising doesn't work as well as something that you actually paid to advertise such as a website that has huge traffic and would be interested in what you have to offer. Internet advertising can be more difficult. You can't just "set it and forget it". You should always follow up with your prospects as you still need to build a relationship with them.

I hope this helps you in some way. This is all based on what I have learned. if you have any other questions, please let me know.

Yes, they do have lots of training. Its all very good too, but I was still having trouble. I'm not a salesperson at all; I joined MDB because I really believed in the company and thought, since I believed in it, everything else would come naturally. Its hasn't! I realized that I have a lot to learn and needed to seek out some additional advice.

Do the "real life" (bulletin boards, festivals, ect.) seem to have a better result than the internet? I would like to be able to talk to people face to face, but am having trouble locating a "target" group. Gyms don't exactly welcome people coming in to discuss an online work-out community!

Thanks everyone for your responses, I really appreciate all the help!

Just wanted to add that I found something that has really helped me for "marketing." Kim Klaver has a great website with some good excerpts from her books. I think the book "If my product is so great, why is no one buying it?" had some great ideas and tips!

hello Im new here! just joined today!
Im trying to find work from home - I did joined last year Wealthy Affiliate and did learned a little bit of Affiliate MArketing but did no have $$ to PPC so I tried to do it with articles and blogs -- I stop the membership cause I wasnt doing good no money at all - So now Im here again trying to get ideas in where to go from here starting in cero again -